Mosques in Greece resume services
Mosques have been closed for almost two months Continue reading Mosques in Greece resume services
Category: Muslim News
Nigeria: Scores attend mass Eid prayers despite warning
Muslims in Nigeria performed Eid al-Fitr prayers on Sunday amid the threat of coronavirus, and despite the warnings against mass gatherings. Boss Mustapha, head of the presidential team on COVID-19, warned against gathering of worshippers for Eid ul Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. “Gathering for Eid prayers at this time may affect the gains we have recorded in … Continue reading Nigeria: Scores attend mass Eid prayers despite warning
Al-Aqsa mosque to reopen for worship after Eid-ul-Fitr holidays
Masjid Al-Aqsa, the third holiest site in Islam will reopen to worshipers after the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. Two months after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, following a statement from its governing body on Tuesday, “The council decided to lift the suspension on worshipers entering the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque after the Eid al-Fitr holiday,” a statement from the Waqf organisation said, referring to the three-day holiday … Continue reading Al-Aqsa mosque to reopen for worship after Eid-ul-Fitr holidays
A different Eid – Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2020
This year Eid-ul-Fitr was unique and different. For one, it was on the same day around the world, only the third time in the last 30 years that has happened. And Secondly, in a lot of countries Muslims were urged to celebrate the Islamic festival of Eid at home under lockdown this weekend. Traditionally the festival at the end of the month of Ramadan is … Continue reading A different Eid – Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2020
Two Pakistani girls murdered over phone video footage
Fraternising with men or any other infraction against conservative values that govern women’s modesty. Continue reading Two Pakistani girls murdered over phone video footage
Masjid Vandalised with a Pigs head in Ramadhan
Two unidentified people placed a pig’s head Saturday night on the door of the Fatih Mosque in Germany Continue reading Masjid Vandalised with a Pigs head in Ramadhan
Italy’s mosques could come out of lockdown before Eid
A call for clarification of how to reopen mosques in line with the government’s phase two “unlock” strategy. Continue reading Italy’s mosques could come out of lockdown before Eid
Muslims in Italy distribute food to the needy despite the risk
The Islamic centre is also supporting fundraising efforts for the local Maggiore hospital Continue reading Muslims in Italy distribute food to the needy despite the risk
New York increasing halal meal distribution during Ramadhan
“I want to say to all of our Muslim brothers and sisters, you’ve been going through so much as we all have and not able to worship” Mayor Blasio Continue reading New York increasing halal meal distribution during Ramadhan
Hope for Hajj as Saudi Arabia eases lockdown measures
In a rare occurrence the religion’s two holiest locations – will be closed to the public during the fasting period. Continue reading Hope for Hajj as Saudi Arabia eases lockdown measures
